After staying in silence for a few moments, the two stand up. Never breaking eye contact.
Finally Maximus tried to say something.
“A-Axis… Look. I don’t know what happened earlier, but-”
Axis cut him off with a single finger over his mouth. She then moved her hand behind his neck, and grabbed on to the top edge of the dragon head on his chest with the other hand. She quickly pulled him in, bringing the two face to face. Without worry or hesitation, she brought her mouth to his. But unlike last time, this kiss was completely intentional. She knew exactly what she was doing, and loved every moment of it.
Maximus’ face glowed as energon rushed to his cheeks. He stood, shocked, afraid even. Until he realized that what was happening was okay. This wasn’t like the last time. He eased into it. Putting his arms around her back. The two stood there holding each other for what felt like an eternity. At that moment, nothing else mattered. It felt like the whole world just fell away, leaving just the two of them together.
If nebula was in robot mode, she would have rolled her optics. While Maximus was distracted she quickly transformed and ran off to join her team. Let them have their moment. She didn’t need to be a part of it.
Eventually, after how long, neither one could tell, the two of them broke the kiss. But still holding each other.
“Maximus… I’m so sorry for everything that happened earlier. I was scared, and confused, and I didn’t know what to think or how to feel. But I’ve made up my mind. Maximus, I love you. I’m in love with you. You mean more to me than anything else. And… I just hope you feel the same.”
The predacon’s head was once again filled with many emotions. But all of them much different than before. Excitement, relief, thrill, joy. It was overwhelming. He hugged Axis close, putting his head on her shoulder.
“I love you too. I uh, don’t really know what to say. This is all so new to me, but I’m so happy to hear you say that.”
Axis smiled and laughed.
“You don’t need to say anything you big lug. I’m just happy to be with you.”